Behind The Scenes In Washington
The article recounts a Congressional clash over neutrality and arms embargo measures in 1935. Senators led by Homer Bone and Maury Maverick pressed for neutrality provisions, clashed with the White House led by President Roosevelt, and forced a compromise on an embargo and licensing regime. The Nye Clark approach was not fully adopted, but lawmakers saw gains and planned future efforts.
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Contested GOP Bid Looms Between Borah Knox at Convention
Repub leaders view a Borah Knox clash as likely with a deadlock possible at the convention. Borah supporters tout strong party following and poll leads while critics flag monetary views. Hoover ties and Roosevelt era liberal anchors shape a fractured race among conservatives and progressives.
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Failure Of Federal Funds Snarling Old Age Pension Plans
The Associated Press reports federal funding failure snarling old age pension efforts across 31 states and D C. States signal readiness but seek federal cooperation, with California and Texas expanding laws to blend programs while Georgia and Kentucky consider constitutional changes and Missouri and Maryland expand benefits.
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Bibb Graves
Glamorous Actress Wins Mexican Divorce From Norman Foster
A glamorous motion picture star announced today that she had obtained a Mexican divorce from her actor husband Norman Foster. The brief statement confirms the end of their marriage and follows recent public attention on the couple.
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Gifts Tax Report Reveals Large Corporate Donations
Reports to the securities commission disclose about 40 million in securities given by corporations directors and stockholders under the new gift tax program. J D Rockefeller Jr. leads with 28 million donated in two months, with other large gifts in the hundreds of thousands to near a million. Estimated total gift taxes under present law approach 12.3 million, vs 14.5 million under a pending bill effective January 1.
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Wioonshine Fatal to Three Year Old Child in Greenup
In Greenup Kentucky a three year old named Floyd Horsley died of pneumonia linked to drinking moonshine whisky. The child was found on the roof of his parents home Sunday and had been unconscious since then. Four physicians failed to revive him.
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Loadings Increase in Washington Aug 30 Report
The Association of American Railroads releases data showing increased rail car loadings in Washington on August 30. The report highlights growing freight demand and stronger traffic across major lines.
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Life Sweet Again For Candy Man Washburne
James M. Washburne an 80 year old candy magnate regains financial footing after a long decline. He built a New York company valued at millions before a sharp reversal and recent resurgence peddling new vegetable candy on sidewalks.
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James M. Washburne
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Calls on Women to Back G O P
Arizona woman Mrs. Robert L. Hoyal heads the Republican national committee women’s division and plans an extensive tour before the 1936 campaign. The piece notes her background in politics and duties in Washington after leaving Douglas, aiming to organize women to support the party against the New Deal.
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Arizona
Robert L. Hoyal
Washington
Dessert craft and simple fruit cakes from a vintage kitchen guide
A retro kitchen pass discusses how Dolly Madison helped popularize ice cream and favors simple desserts. It offers practical fruit based cake ideas with jelly, coconut, whipped cream, and arranged fruit displays, plus crust tips for tarts and fruit served in sherbet glasses. It ends noting Labor Day job applications.
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Dolly Madison
Annual Picnics of Sterchi Employees Held
The Sterchi company held its annual picnic and outing at Hatfield's Lake on Thursday afternoon with skeet shooting and softball. A large picnic lunch followed under the trees for employees and guests. Attendees included many couples and guests from the area and beyond.
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States receive early September work relief allotments
Washington reports thirty-one states received direct relief funds for the first half of September. Officials say the aid aims to put several hundred thousand people to work in the next two weeks.
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Read the Advertisements for a Modern Eden at Home
A narrator extols reading newspaper ads to improve daily life. She notes ads show sunfast draperies, wholesome foods, a piano for children, ginger ales, and fine toiletries. The message urges readers to follow ads regularly to become Eve and renew the home.
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